Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Internal Number: 7797
Why Beebe?
Why Beebe?Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
This individual provides direct patient care as the Center's Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner according to established protocols, policies, procedures, and accepted standards of care. Functions within approved scope and credentials as approved by Beebe Health Care credentialing committee. Follow established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff.
Responsibilities
Assess, evaluate and treat patients from 6 months through the geriatric population, accurately and timely. Diagnostics - Able to interpret basic EKG readings and lab test results. Evaluation and treatment of medical and surgical illness in patients from 6 months through geriatric population. Promotes prevention, utilizing risk assessment, coaching and counseling Evaluation, treatment and/or removal of foreign bodies. Evaluation and treatment of simple skin abscesses including incision and drainage. Possesses an energetic, compassionate and efficient work ethic with strong organizational skills and customer service skills including service recovery. Evaluation and treatment of nosebleeds in the pediatric through geriatric population, including device placement. Evaluation and repair of simple lacerations, including suturing, utilizing wound adhesive and liquid topical skin adhesive. Evaluation and management of general orthopedic injuries, including ordering x-rays, proper splinting, and treatment of simple fractures. Able to handle unexpected emergent situations appropriately.
Qualifications
2 - 4 years experience.Prefer experience in Pediatrics, GYN and Family Medicine. Prefer previous experience as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Room, Walk-In Center, Wellness Center or Internal Medicine and/or Family Practice required. Prior experience with family practice, women's health (GYN only), and pediatrics preferred.
Competencies Skills
"Essential: * Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal * Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs * Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members * Able To Withstand Crisis Situations * Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors * Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records "
2 - 4 years experience.Prefer experience in Pediatrics, GYN and Family Medicine. Prefer previous experience as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Room, Walk-In Center, Wellness Center or Internal Medicine and/or Family Practice required. Prior experience with family practice, women's health (GYN only), and pediatrics preferred.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.